HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

These Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins have been in my regular food prep rotation going on 6 months now! They are perfect with a cup of coffee or to grab for a snack on the go! Not too sweet but just sweet enough. These are my favorite snack to bring with me to the gym. After a workout, I am usually starving and want something for the ride home!

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The whole wheat flour adds a slightly nutty sweet taste and is the perfect match with the bananas and chocolate. My husband couldn't even tell they were whole wheat! I usually use maple syrup for baking but honey could definitely be substituted.

I've made these without chocolate chips before and they were still great! You can add walnuts, pecans, or even coconut flakes.

Before baking, you can add a small pinch of oats to the top of each muffin for a nice finished look.

It's amazing how just swapping standard muffin ingredients for healthier options can still result and a delicious baked good! A typical banana muffin is around 250 calories with SO much more sugar and oil. Once you start cutting back on sugar, you'll really notice a difference in your body.

For me, sugar is one of my main triggers for headaches. We don't do a lot of sweets (or alcohol) now and headaches are very rare for me. I used to be on a migraine prescription when I was younger and it's not needed anymore!

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HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Moist, healthy, banana muffins are a perfect breakfast on the go or in-between meal snack. Made with healthy ingredients like oats, maple syrup, and whole wheat; they are a much better option than a standard store bought muffin. I like to use extra ripe bananas for extra sweetness.

prep time: 5 Mcook time: 18 Mtotal time: 23 M

ingredients:

3 ripe medium bananas
2 eggs
3 TB oil (I use avocado but you can also use melted butter or coconut oil)
1/3 C maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 C apple sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 C whole wheat flour
1/2 C rolled oats (regular)
1/3 C mini chocolate chips (opt. if you leave out they are 134 calories each)

instructions:

How to cook HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Pre-heat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, mash the three bananas, then add everything but the flour, oats, and chocolate chips. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
Add in whole wheat flour, stir until combined, then add in oats and chocolate chips, stirring again.
Grease a regular size muffin tin or add liners and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Fill 3/4 full and bake for around 23-25 min. I check them by inserting a toothpick and seeing if it comes out clean. If there is batter on it, bake them for an additional minute or two. Cool on baking rack.
Store in the refrigerator. Lasts about a week.

Calories
159

Fat (grams)
5

Carbs (grams)
25

Fiber (grams)
3

Sugar (grams)
11

Protein (grams)
4

Sodium (milligrams)
110

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